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Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

2 weeks 5 days ago

Great to see the free Street Sports sessions back again for the summer! thanks to Start Well at The Wishing Well⚽🏀🎾

If you're looking for something to keep the kids active over the school holidays and beyond, these sessions are completely free for ages 8 to 16, there's no need to book, just turn up.

It's especially good to see the sessions returning to:
📍 McLaren Street Park every Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm
📍 Derby Docks every Wednesday, 5pm to 6pm

A fantastic opportunity for young people to get outdoors, make friends and enjoy a range of sports in a safe environment.

Please help spread the word by sharing this with anyone who might be interested.

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox is feeling proud with Roger Morris and David Simcox.

1 month 1 week ago

Straight from the fete to fixing things on Broughton Lane

Busy week for us. Thursday evening, Roger was co-opted onto Wistaston Parish Council. Two days later, straight after the fete, we headed down to Broughton Lane to take a look at the “Your Speed” sign that residents told us had been out of action for months.

We got it sorted within a working day.

This isn’t about blowing our own trumpet, it’s about showing what we mean when we say we’ll get on with things rather than just talk about them. Speed signs like this one matter. They remind drivers to slow down on a road plenty of families walk along, and when they’re dark for months at a time that’s a genuine safety concern, not just an inconvenience.

If there’s something similar in your part of Wistaston or Willaston that’s been reported but never fixed, let us know. We can’t promise everything gets sorted in a day, but we’ll always chase it and we’ll always tell you honestly where things stand.

#Wistaston #Willaston #WistastonAndWillaston #BroughtonLane #WistastonParishCouncil #CheshireEast #CommunityFirst #LocalAction #GetItDone

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

1 month 1 week ago

CHESHIRE EAST'S PRIORITIES?
In May, councillors voted on whether to increase their own allowances.
Here's how the parties voted:

❌ Conservatives – 100% AGAINST

✅ Labour – 100% FOR

✅ Liberal Democrats – 100% FOR

⚠️ Independents – majority FOR

➖ Reform UK – Abstained

Reform UK's sole councillor didn't vote against the increase – he abstained. If Reform's pitch to voters is that they'd do things differently to the "establishment" parties, voters might reasonably ask why their only councillor didn't oppose councillors voting themselves more money.

Weeks later, Cheshire East Council confirmed that redundancies are likely as part of a restructuring programme.

At a time when household costs are rising, council finances are under severe pressure, and staff now face uncertainty about their jobs – Labour, the Lib Dems and the majority of Independent councillors voted to increase councillors' own allowances. Conservative councillors voted unanimously against it.

Whatever your politics, how councillors vote on their own pay is something most residents have a view on. Where do you stand?

#Wistaston #Willaston #CheshireEast #CreweAndNantwich #LocalCouncil #YourMoney #CouncilTax

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

1 month 3 weeks ago

🌿 This one is personal.

On Wednesday I sat in that planning board meeting and watched 660 homes get approved on the fields between Wistaston Green Road and Middlewich Road. Fields I drive past every day. Fields that separate our village from Crewe.

Margaret Simon – Wistaston Ward Councillor and Wistaston Parish Council fought their hardest. Residents objected in their hundreds. We had five minutes between us to make the case. Five minutes.

Labour councillors from Crewe West, nothing to do with our ward moved and seconded the approval. The casting vote did the rest.

I am not going to pretend this isn't a blow. It is. Margaret Simon – Wistaston Ward Councillor has been honest with you about that and so will I.

But outline permission is not the end of this. There are reserved matters still to come. There will be more applications. And David and I will be at every single meeting, making sure your voice is heard.

Wistaston and Willaston deserve better than this. As your Conservative candidates for the new ward, protecting the Green Gap is our number one priority not just in an election season, but every single time a developer comes knocking.

We've put a full breakdown of what happened and what comes next on our website. Please read it and share it with anyone who cares about keeping our villages as villages.

👇 Link below

Roger Morris & David Simcox 💙

#WistastonGreenGap #ProtectOurVillages #Wistaston #Willaston #CheshireEast

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

2 months 4 days ago

Crewe is already starting to buzz for Krazy Races and it’s brilliant to see the town coming to life right on my doorstep on Broad Street ☀️🏁

Seeing all the stalls, racers and community groups setting up this morning genuinely reminds me of being a kid when Crewe Carnival used to bring the whole town together.

If today is anything like it’s looking already, it’s going to be a fantastic day for Crewe 👏

If you’re thinking of heading down later, definitely do, loads going on already and the atmosphere is building fast!

#Crewe #KrazyRaces #CreweBuzzing #CreweCarnival #CommunitySpirit #LoveCrewe #FamilyFun #CreweEvents #Cheshire #TownPride

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

2 months 4 days ago

Krazy Races hits Crewe tomorrow 🚗💨

Looks like it’s going to be a fantastic day with races, food stalls, entertainment and plenty going on around Broad Street, Ford Lane and Badger Avenue.

As it’s right on my doorstep, I know it’s already bringing a real buzz to the area 👏

I’ve attached the official event map below in case it helps anyone planning to head down tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a brilliant day!

#Crewe #KrazyRaces

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

2 months 6 days ago

On Tuesday, Cllr Roger Morris and I were pleased to support Crewe Central Police during proactive reassurance patrols and knife sweep activity around Queen’s Park and surrounding areas, a park used and valued by residents from right across Crewe.

Residents regularly tell us how important Queens Park Crewe is to them. It is one of Crewe’s best community spaces and somewhere families, walkers, runners and older residents should always feel safe and comfortable using.

Thankfully nothing concerning was discovered during the operation, but visible patrols and community engagement remain incredibly important in helping prevent crime and reassuring the public.

We would like to thank the local officers, PCSOs and community partners involved for the work they continue to do tackling anti-social behaviour, knife crime and wider community safety concerns across our town.

Community safety is something residents rightly care deeply about, and we will always support positive action that helps keep our parks, neighbourhoods and public spaces safe, welcoming and well looked after

If there are areas across Crewe where residents feel more needs to be done around community safety, anti-social behaviour or policing visibility, please let us know below or send us a message. Your feedback matters and helps ensure concerns are raised in the right places.

#Crewe #QueensPark #CommunitySafety #SaferStreets #CreweCommunity #KeepingCreweSafe #CheshirePolice #CommunityFirst #WorkingForResidents #CreweMatters

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

3 months 1 week ago

Just a quick heads up for anyone travelling through West Street / Hightown / Broad Street 👇

The traffic lights at the junction are currently out of action. I’ve reported it to Cheshire East via their emergency line (0300 123 5025), but please take extra care if you’re passing through.

It’s a busy junction and could easily catch people out, so please be patient and keep an eye on other drivers and pedestrians.

If you know anyone who uses this route regularly, feel free to share 👍

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

5 months 2 weeks ago

🎉 Half term next week in Crewe – loads on for the kids! 🎉

If you're scratching your head about what to do with the little ones (or big ones!) during half term, Start Well at The Wishing Well have sorted an absolutely brilliant free programme right on our doorstep. Proper community vibes 👏

📍 The Hub – 3 Chester Bridge, Crewe, CW2 7EF
🗓 Half Term Holiday Club (0–16 yrs old)

All sessions have FREE healthy snacks & refreshments, plus a FREE meal at the end of each HAF one 🍎🍽

Monday 16th Feb – 10.30am–12.30pm – Pancake Day fun at the Hub 🥞

Tuesday 17th Feb – 1–3pm – McLaren Street Park (sports, play & nature stuff)

Wednesday 18th Feb – 1–3pm – Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Party (£5.50 per child – booking needed!) 🎊 Includes party games, rice, noodles, sweet & sour, chicken nuggets, fruit & juice – sounds lush!

Thursday 19th Feb – 1–3pm – Leighton Brook Park (more sports, play & nature)

Friday 20th Feb – 10.30am–12.30pm – Chinese New Year crafting back at the Hub ✂️

Just turn up for most of it – no need to book the Holiday Club sessions 😊

But please book ahead for the Chinese New Year party!

Kids over 8 can come on their own if they're okay managing themselves (toilet etc.), but you'll still need to sign them in & out.
Massive thanks to the team for putting this on locally – makes such a difference in the holidays ❤️

Any questions or to book the party:
📞 07894 123413
💬 Facebook: Start Well at The Wishing Well
💌 gemma.edwards@wishingwellproject.net

Tag/share with anyone who might need this – let's get the kids out having fun! 👍 Who's planning to go to any? 😄

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

7 months 3 weeks ago

🚑 Ambulance Access on Goddard Street

A quick update for neighbours on Goddard Street.

A few residents and staff at Goddard Court and some residents on Goddard Street have been in touch about problems with ambulances getting close enough to the buildings because of parked cars blocking the dropped kerb.

These buildings are home to over 55s, so fast and clear access for the emergency services is absolutely essential.

I have now raised an official Members Enquiry with Cheshire East Highways asking them to look at whether ambulance markings or other measures can be put in place. I have also asked for a site visit so the issue can be properly assessed.

I will keep everyone updated as soon as we receive a response.
If anyone living nearby has experienced similar issues, please feel free to message me.

Roger

#CreweCentral #crewenorth #goddardstreet #supportingresidents #communitymatters #ambulanceaccess #cheshireeast #LocalIssues #heretohelp #ImOnIt

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

9 months 2 weeks ago

🏗️ Crewe Town Centre. The Hard Truth Over recent months, many residents have been asking: “What’s really happening with Crewe’s town centre?” David Simcox recently submitted questions to Cheshire East Council to get straight answers about what the “regeneration” really means for Crewe. We’re sharing the council’s written responses here so everyone can see the same information and understand what’s planned. (Cllr Roger Morris was not involved in submitting these questions.) 🚗 1️⃣ The £11 million car park, the project that started it all The multi-storey car park was built years ago for a development that never happened. The council admits it was part of a failed scheme and is currently loss-making and underused. They now say it will eventually replace Chester Street and Delamere Street car parks, both of which are full most days. But there’s no new parking study yet to prove the multi-storey can cope once hundreds of new homes are built around it. That study will only happen after new planning applications come forward. So, in effect, the council plans to remove car parks first and check if the new one can handle it later. It’s easy to see why so many people in Crewe think it’s a £11 million white elephant, a car park built for a town centre that doesn’t yet exist. 🏘️ 2️⃣ What the “new town centre” actually means This is the part most people don’t realise. The council’s official wording calls it a “housing-led regeneration scheme”, around 300 new homes in the town centre, with small shops, offices, or community spaces below them. That means the Crewe of the future won’t be a town centre like Liverpool, Chester, or even how Crewe once was. The big retail dream has gone, the council’s new strategy is to build homes first, hoping that cafés and small shops will follow. In effect it will be like Nantwich Road, West Street and Edleston Road. So if anyone is expecting a new shopping hub full of big stores, that simply isn’t the vision anymore. 💷 3️⃣ Why housing first, not shops or leisure? The council says large retail or leisure projects aren’t “viable”, meaning no developer will take them on. Housing is seen as the only thing that currently attracts investment, and they believe once people live in the centre, other businesses might follow later. It’s a gamble, build the homes and hope the rest comes. ⚠️ 4️⃣ Financial risk Even this scheme depends on millions from Homes England to fill what the council calls a “significant viability gap.” If that funding falls through, the council admits the project “may not be delivered.” That could leave us facing another half-finished site, something Crewe has sadly seen before. 🔒 5️⃣ Transparency Much of the detail remains hidden in “Part 2” confidential papers. Even the Chamber of Commerce hasn’t seen everything yet. The council says residents will be consulted once the developer is formally engaged, but right now, we’re being asked to take a lot on trust. ⚖️

Wistaston And Willaston Ward – Roger Morris & David Simcox

10 months 2 weeks ago

Tonight we challenged Cheshire East Council at the Economy & Growth Committee over their plans to turn the Royal Arcade site, Chester Street and Delamere Street car parks into a 300-home housing estate. 🏘️

We promised to be open with residents – so here are the 7 questions we put on the record:

1️⃣ Parking and Access – The £11m multi-storey 🅿️ was built for the failed Peveril scheme, not to replace Chester and Delamere. It’s already loss-making and underused. What evidence is there it will really cope once 300 more homes are added?

2️⃣ Strategic Direction – Turning Crewe town centre into a housing estate is not regeneration, it’s surrender. ❌🏙️ Is the council redefining the town centre as residential, instead of a retail and leisure hub?

3️⃣ True Regeneration – Regeneration has to mean shops, offices and life in the town centre 🏬👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 – not just housing dropped on top of a failed car park. How will this scheme guarantee those wider benefits?

4️⃣ Sequencing – We’ve seen failed schemes before for example Peveril (2021). 📉 Why build 300 homes before delivering shops, offices and leisure? Isn’t this putting the cart before the horse? 🐴🛒

5️⃣ Financial Risk – The council’s own report admits there’s a “viability gap” 💷 that depends on millions from Homes England. If that fails, will residents end up footing the bill through higher council tax 💸 or service cuts?

6️⃣ Transparency – Much of the detail is hidden in Part 2 confidential papers 🔒. The Chamber supports the idea, but even they haven’t seen the full facts. How can anyone’s support be fully informed without transparency?

7️⃣ Legal Barriers – The council’s own title review found restrictive covenants ⚖️ on the central car park land. Have these been resolved, and if not, could they delay or even block redevelopment?

Crewe has been let down too many times before. 😔 Residents deserve straight answers, not another half finished scheme or more broken promises.

We’ll share the council’s responses once they are available. 📢

#Crewe #CreweTownCentre #CheshireEast #CreweRegeneration #CreweResidents #Transparency #Accountability